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Assertion (A) : Institutionalization of orphans is the best option available to the government of India.
Reason (R) : An institutionalized child receives optimal care and protection required for his growth and development.
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The correct answer is
Both (A) and (R) are true.

Evaluating Assertion and Reason on Orphan Institutionalization

This question asks to evaluate the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) regarding the institutionalization of orphans in India.

Reason Analysis (R)

Reason (R): "An institutionalized child receives optimal care and protection required for his growth and development."

  • Institutional care aims to provide a structured environment addressing a child's basic needs, including shelter, food, education, and healthcare.
  • These facilities are designed to offer protection and support crucial for a child's overall growth and development, fulfilling the statement in Reason (R).
  • Therefore, Reason (R) is considered true in the context of the intended function of such institutions.

Assertion Analysis (A)

Assertion (A): "Institutionalization of orphans is the best option available to the government of India."

  • Considering the scale of need and resource constraints, establishing and managing institutional care can be seen as a systematically manageable approach for the government.
  • If institutions provide the optimal care described in Reason (R), it strengthens the argument for institutionalization being a primary, albeit potentially not perfect, solution available.
  • Therefore, Assertion (A) is considered true as a policy option available to the government.

Conclusion

Both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are presented as true statements in the context of evaluating government options for orphan care. The reason explains the potential benefits of institutionalization, which supports the assertion that it is a viable and potentially 'best available' option for the government.

Thus, both (A) and (R) are true.

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